#9EBAAB color
The hex color #9EBAAB is a light, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62% red, 72.9% green and 67.1% blue (158, 186, 171).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 17% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Copper Patina (#9DB4A0), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.07:1).
#9EBAAB color codes
| HEX | #9EBAAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(158, 186, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62%, 72.9%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 17%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 15%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 8%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.11, -12.51, 4.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.11, 13.26, 160.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.008, 45.326, 45.214) | |
| Decimal | 10402475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9EBAAB, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9EBAAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9EBAAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9EBAAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b6aaProtanopia
no red cones#b4b2acDeuteranopia
no green cones#99bab5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9ebaab; }
.text { color: #9ebaab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9ebaab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(158 186 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9ebaab, #9ebab9); }
Similar colors
#9db4a0Copper Patina#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#8ebaa6Lichen#acc9b2Gum Leaf#b2c8bdMisty Morning#aebea6Meadow Morn#a8b59eSalvia
Closest common color name: Ash Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9EBAAB?
- #9EBAAB is a light, grayish green, closest to the named color Copper Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9EBAAB?
- The RGB value is 158, 186, 171: 158 red, 186 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9EBAAB?
- The complementary color is #BA9EAD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9EBAAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.07:1 and white text 2.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.